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Mika Waltari: Biography, Facts and Career

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Mika Toimi Waltari (pronounced [ˈmikɑ ˈʋɑltɑri] ; 19 September 1908 – 26 August 1979) was a Finnish writer, best known for his best-selling novel The Egyptian (Finnish: Sinuhe egyptiläinen). He was extremely productive; Besides his novels he also wrote poetry, short stories, crime novels, plays, essays, travel stories, film scripts, and rhymed texts for comic strips by Asmo Alho.

Quick facts about Mika Waltari

  • Full name: Mika Waltari
  • Born: 1908-09-19
  • Nationality: Finland
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q193111

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Who is Mika Waltari?

Mika Toimi Waltari (pronounced [ˈmikɑ ˈʋɑltɑri] ; 19 September 1908 – 26 August 1979) was a Finnish writer, best known for his best-selling novel The Egyptian (Finnish: Sinuhe egyptiläinen).

What nationality is Mika Waltari?

Mika Waltari is Finland.

When was Mika Waltari born?

Mika Waltari was born on 1908-09-19.

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